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Approval of Additional Funding for Outside Legal Counsel

Original title: Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A. and the City of Albuquerque

Record date · May 18, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Albuquerque City Council has approved a to increase the budget for legal services provided by the firm Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A. This agreement, filed as EC-26-124, authorizes additional funds for the firm's services.

Why it matters

This action increases the amount of taxpayer money allocated to a specific private law firm for legal services provided to the City of Albuquerque.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A.

The firm is the recipient of the additional funds authorized by the city.

Directly affected

Albuquerque Taxpayers

City funds are being reallocated to cover the increased costs of the legal services contract.

Key Facts

The City Council approved a 'Risk First Supplemental Agreement' for outside legal counsel.
The agreement involves the law firm Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A.
The purpose of the agreement is to add funds to the existing contract for legal services.
The file identifier for this action is EC-26-124.

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The item was introduced on May 4, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Supplemental Agreement'?

In this context, it is a formal document used to modify an existing contract, specifically to add additional funding.

Why is the city hiring outside counsel?

The document does not specify the nature of the legal cases or the specific reasons for requiring , only that the agreement is for 'Risk' related legal services.

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Risk-related legal spending

The use of a 'Risk' designation in the agreement title suggests this funding is specifically tied to liability or litigation defense.

City of Albuquerque

Connected Entities

City of Albuquerque, Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A.

OrganizationCity of Albuquerque“The municipal government entity entering into the supplemental agreement.”Map →

OrganizationPeifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A.“The law firm providing outside legal counsel services to the city.”Map →

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